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Grant Fitzgerald: When “In Spite Of” Becomes Your Advantage
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- May 11, 2026
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- 2092
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Join our champion program: [email protected] Attend a Thriving Leader event: https://thriving-leader-2026.lovable.app/ Instagram: @the.momentum.company LinkedIn: /momentum-company In this episode of The Intentional Agribusiness Leader , Mark sits down with Grant Fitzgerald, Senior Vice President at Farmers National Company, for a conversation that blends leadership, land management, and the evolving role of agriculture as an asset class. Grant defines intentional leadership through a simple but powerful lens: “In spite of X.” There will always be obstacles—fatigue, workload, uncertainty, or discomfort. Intentional leaders don’t wait for ideal conditions. They move forward anyway. That mindset has shaped Grant’s career—from a non-traditional ag background to leading a business that manages over 2 million acres across the United States. A major theme throughout the episode is growth under pressure. In land management, growth isn’t optional—it’s required. Farms change hands, generational transitions happen, and portfolios evolve. Leaders must continually build relationships, expand their network, and replace what is naturally lost over time. And often, that growth happens in the moments you least feel like doing the work. Stopping for one more conversation. Making one more call. Building one more relationship. That’s the difference. The conversation also explores a major shift happening in farmland ownership. Agricultural land is increasingly being viewed as an asset class , not just a legacy. While previous generations were deeply connected to the land through personal history, newer owners are more focused on return on investment, portfolio performance, and efficiency. That shift is changing expectations. More focus on ROI and performance Different communicati…